Intern with Us

If you are driven to create content and conversations on Gender-Based Violence and Human Rights then SAHIYO is looking for you!

Sahiyo internships are currently a minimum commitment of 6 months for 5 hours per week. As the positions are (mostly) virtual, interns can be located anywhere in the world but must be comfortable with working independently and remotely.

Internships are unpaid (though a small stipend may be available). As Sahiyo continues to grow, we hope to be able to provide this opportunity as paid positions in the future for the right person. In the meantime, this internship is a great opportunity for someone to work with an internationally recognized organization, and learn how organizations develop from the ground up.

● Organized, able to handle deadlines● Familiar with Google Forms● Hardworking, driven, energetic, results-oriented and independent● Desire to learn about FGC, with a focus on engaging with the community in a sensitive manner.

Sahiyo Communications Internship Position Description

We are currently looking for an individual to commit to about 7 hours/week for a minimum of 6 months in an unpaid internship. Even though the internship is unpaid at the moment, as Sahiyo continues to grow, we hope to to provide a paid position in the future for the right person.

In the meantime, this internship is a great opportunity for someone to work with an internationally recognized organization, and learn how organizations develop from the ground up. The position is remote but the ideal candidate will be based in Boston, or in the area and willing to occasionally come to Boston for event support.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Support Sahiyo in improving communications presence

Assist in scheduling planning calls for specific events and projects)

Recording meeting minutes

Support with MA/Boston-based events including planning preparation and day-of assistance

Support Communications Coordinator and wider team with internal and external communications activities

Assist with the implementation of the communications development plan

Requirements:

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Hardworking, driven, energetic, results-oriented and independent but able to keep in contact with team

Eager to learn about the issue, with a focus on engaging with the community in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner

Able to prioritise, organize, manage time well, and deliver to agreed deadlines

Development InternshipPosition Description:We are currently looking for an individual to commit to about 7 hours/week for a minimum of 6 months. The internship is unpaid at the moment, but as Sahiyo grows, we hope to provide a paid position in the future. In the meantime, this internship is a great opportunity for someone to work with an internationally recognized organization, and learn how organizations develop from the ground up.

● Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written● Hardworking, driven, energetic, results-oriented and independent but able to keep in contact with team● Eager to learn about the issue, with a focus on engaging with the community in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner● Able to prioritise, organize, manage time well, and deliver to agreed deadlines● Experience with development and/or non-profit work a plus